Panther introduce the Ocelot, a 1/10th buggy rear tyre with an array of small and dense squared pins for high forward traction and a consistent side bite feel. Designed for both indoor and outdoor tracks the tread will excel in dusty to loamy conditions and is therefore available in Panther’s full range of compounds from medium soft to super soft including a special clay rubber for indoor tracks.
Source: Panther [panthertires.com]
French company RB introduce their updated nitro fuel range that is now mixed using the latest generation lubricants and additives for improved performance and reduced friction within the engine. The new viscosity optimises fuel consumption and improves the reliability at high pressures and temperatures. RB also did away with the orange colourant the fuel was known for to avoid any efficiency decreasing residue. The updated fuel is available in several 16% and 25% pre-running, buggy and on-road variants with a 30% buggy fuel being available also.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
Now available from DMS Partz comes a clear lexan undertray for the X-Factory X-6 Cubed buggy. Designed to keep dust, dirt and moisture away from the chassis the tray sports cut lines marked for both high and low sidewalls, with multiple location holes added for easy installation.
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Powerstar soon have the PM-1207LV low-profile servo available. Coming in an all-alloy case the standard voltage servo offers a speed of up to 0.074s/60° and a torque of 12kg-cm – both at 6.0V input. The features include a digital circuitry and a brushless motor while the sturdy case design makes it ideal for on-road and off-road applications alike.
Source: Powerstar [powerstar-racing.com]
Exotek have first option parts for the Serpent SRX-2 buggy available in the form of aluminium servo mounts and a carbon fibre battery strap. First up are the servo mounting brackets, machined from high quality aluminium the parts come in Serpent orange or glossy gun metal finish and replace the stock plastic mounts with a more rigid and cooler looking alternative. Also new is the Flite LiPo battery strap for the rear motor SRX-2. Weighting in at only 4.8g the carbon fibre part is not only over 5g lighter than the stock part but it also gives added clearance allowing to run the battery in a more forward position while mounting the speedo behind the battery for improved balance. The brace is usable with stock or aftermarket thumb screws.
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Team Durango introduce the new DEX210v2 2WD electric off-road buggy. Building on the popular DEX210 platform the updated v2 version features a good amount of new features and updated parts such as an 8mm longer chassis for improved stability, new straight design front wishbones for increased ground clearance and redesigned front and rear shock towers for added crash stability, additional setup options and better stability when landing jumps. In addition to the new front lower A-arms the kit also received new rear arms, longer differential outdrives, updated driveshafts and also new gearbox halves with added camber link mounts. Team Durango also worked on the durability by adding an aluminium steering link plate, new DIMEC X ball cups and an aluminium RR -2mm low roll centre suspension mount. Included with the kit, that allows to build your choice of a mid or rear motor buggy straight from the box, are also a redesigned bodyshell and a new rear wing.
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Available soon from LRP are updated hardcase LiPo batteries packs out of the company’s Competition Car Line series. The range will include a two standard-size 2S 7500mAh and 6000mAh packs, a 5800mAh saddle and a 4700mAh shorty pack. All are made from 110C/55C rated cells and come in blue semi-transparent cases. Also new is a 6600mAh 100C/50C 1S pack for 1/12th applications. The batteries should hit the store shelves soon.
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Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai recently gave an insight into the brake setup options the three available MP9-compatible brake disc types offer. While the standard-type full-face IF468 kit disc offer a mild, easy to control brake, the optional IFW122 SP discs make for improved stopping power. The latter also sport cut-outs for a more efficient cooling during long mains. The latest offering are the IF415 discs you can spot on the left side of the above image. The highly slotted design gives maximum ventilation and brake power.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
